Nike vs StockX: Trade Marks, NFTs and the Metaverse The new virtual world presents a significant challenge for brand protection. The new virtual world presents a significant challenge for brand protection. Read more
Will the real Slim Shady please stand up? Eminem filed an opposition against the trade mark application SLIM SHADY POLITICS. Eminem filed an opposition against the trade mark application SLIM SHADY POLITICS. Read more
Ascension of China to the Hague System You can now file a Hague registered design application covering China. You can now file a Hague registered design application covering China. Read more
Wilson Gunn’s Senior Partner retires Mark Goodwin has retired from the partnership after 34 years at Wilson Gunn. Mark Goodwin has retired from the partnership after 34 years at Wilson Gunn. Read more
Jamaica joins the Madrid Protocol Jamaica has become the 110th member state to join the Madrid trade mark system. Jamaica has become the 110th member state to join the Madrid trade mark system. Read more
Covid-19 Intellectual Property Waiver A look at the question of patent protection and Covid-19. A look at the question of patent protection and Covid-19. Read more
EPO to increase fees from 1 April 2022 The European Patent Office (EPO) has announced that it will be increasing its official fees from 1 April 2022. The European Patent Office (EPO) has announced that it will be increasing its official fees from 1 April 2022. Read more
EPO Enlarged Board of Appeal referral relating to priority The decision of the Enlarged Board of Appeal should provide clarification on a fundamental part of European patent law. The decision of the Enlarged Board of Appeal should provide clarification on a fundamental part of European patent law. Read more
